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A Monthly Report on EPRI's Environmental Research Programs October 2009
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
Program 62: Occupational Health and Safety

EPRI Plans Webinar on Ergonomic Interventions in Fossil-Fueled Power Plants
EPRI has scheduled a webinar for P62 member companies interested in ergonomic interventions for workers in fossil-fueled power plants. "Implementing Ergonomics in Fossil-Fueled Power Plants: Saving Electricians' Health and the Company Money in a Tight Economy" will be held on Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. Eastern/10 a.m. Pacific time.  This webinar will focus on how to overcome common obstacles to implementing ergonomic interventions in power plants.  It will show how using the tools provided by EPRI—such as the EPRI Ergonomics Handbook for the Electric Power Industry: Ergonomic Interventions for Electrical Workers in Fossil-Fueled Power Plants (1014042) and an upcoming related DVD—can help company staff put together an effective ergonomics effort.  The results can be expected to improve the work environment to prevent injuries and save the company money.  For more information, contact Sharan Campleman, (650) 855-2331, scampleman@epri.com.